The Lagos State Sports Commission, in collaboration with ACAN International led by former basketball player Aloysius Anagonye, hosted a basketball clinic at Mobolaji Johnson Sports Centre, Rowe Park, Yaba, Lagos on Saturday.
The event provided Lagos basketball players and coaches with a valuable opportunity to participate in mentorship and educational programs aimed at enhancing their skills and capabilities.
While addressing the participants, Lekan Fatodu, Director General of Lagos State Sports Commission, emphasized the significance of the clinic to their personal development as it would also motivate them to increase the level of their performance.
He acknowledged the role of the Executive Governor of Lagos State Mr.Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu for his effort in ensuring that the state remains at the centre of conversation around sports development in Nigeria.
He added that the state values the partnership with the ex-basketball player saying, “We need to consistently stretch our hands of fellowship to organisations like ACAN and individuals like Mr.Aloysius so that they can be able to help in the areas we think there are gaps.
“It’s is very important we keep that kind of engagement going forward”, said Fatodu.
According to the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Sports, Damilare Orimoloye pointed out that it is an initiative and meaningful collaboration that’s not going to stop with basketball.
Ex-basketball international, Aloysius Anagonye engaged the participants on the fundamental practice of basketball and his intention to contribute to the growth of the players in Nigeria.
“It’s a long-time dream of mine to do things in Nigeria. My purpose right now is to make people on ground understand the fundamental skills in the game of basketball,” he said.
Part of his discussions also centred on personal experiences, fitness, training, facilities and equipment as well as the development of trainers and players.
Anagonye represented Nigeria in international basketball competitions such as the 2006 FIBA World Championship and the 2007 FIBA Africa Championship.
